Session 4

Video Conferencing (Skype, UStream, iChat)
Room: 102
Presenter: Chris Smith - Conestoga Valley
Description:

CPS-Classroom Performance Systems by eInstruction
Room: 103
Presenter: Diahann Ouly - Vendor
Description: Commonly called "Clickers" by students and teacher alike, these response pads keep students engaged and assist teachers in rapidly assessing student's learning. CPS units are one of the best technology tools to be introduced to the traditional classroom in recent years! Come learn how this tool is being used.

Web 2.0
Room: 106a
Presenter: Carin Leisure from Penn Manor School District
Description: Come see a variety of Web 2.0 tools and how they can be used in the classroom. Walk away with different ideas of how to motivate your students in your classroom. Learn more these tools; wikis, blogs, video conferencing, google apps; docs, maps, earth, igoogle, etc.

Technology Solutions in Sixth Grade
Room: 106c
Presenter: Lisa Colino - Warwick, Nicole Shoemaker-Hempfield, Steve Cassel-Hempfield
Description: This session is open to all teachers, but will focus specifically on technology and integrated activities being used in first grade classrooms. The presenters for this session will share how they use technology and then open the floor for participants to share activities happening in their buildings. This is a super session to attend to collaborate with other first grade teachers across the area.


Interactive Classroom Websites
Room: 106c
Presenter: Eric Longenecker from ELCO School District
Description: Looking for ways to attract students to your classroom website? This presentation will cover interesting ways to make your students want to visit your home on the World Wide Web. Strategies such as creating online games, contests, webquests, and more will be discussed and explored.

Discovery Science - Intermediate
Room: 107 (PC Lab)
Presenter: Steve Smith from Discovery Education
Description: Truly a remarkable resource for science at any grade level. Come explore this science environment filled with information and interactive activities that will reach your students in an entertaining way.

Google Earth**
Room: 108 (Mac Lab)
Presenter: Erik Polaski from Penn Manor School District
Description: Learn the basics of Google Earth, and interact with different ways to implement Google Earth into various areas of the curriculum.